'It is a thriving wee road'
West Belfast's Glen Road has become a booming spot to live, raise a family and open a business - with some taking full advantage of all three.
"We have added some more specials to the menu, since our opening, but we are predominately a coffee shop that does sandwiches too. "Some of our regulars are from Lisburn, and from North Belfast. One of our regulars, Cathy, comes every single day. She actually has her own cup now. She didn't come in for two days, and we were worried sick, we actually messaged her daughter to make sure she was ok.
Growing up a stone throw away from the Glen Road, Martin attended the local secondary school, which faces Applejacks. He has watched as the Glen Road has evolved over the years. "I am local, and the Glen Road to me has just completely changed. I went to the school across the street and nowadays there is so much going on now, with more houses coming along too, which is brilliant.
"It is more than a business, the community are here for us, so we want to be there for them, and now sponsor a few local sports teams, Belfast Celtic and Sarsfields. It is just a community." "Young people can get a bad name, but I have to be honest, the young people around the Glen Road really are brilliant, pleasant and chatty.
"The Glen Road is a good, busy road, with lots of opportunities nowadays and it is good to see the buzz it has. We are all trying to make a living, but we will always support one another."
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